Denman LTC Special Meeting Minutes

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ADOPTED 
Denman Island  ADOPTED 1 
Local Trust Committee Special Meeting Minutes 
August 2, 2018 
 
Denman Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Special Meeting 
Date: 
Location: 
August 2, 2018 
Denman Activity Centre 
1111 Northwest Rd, Denman Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Susan Morrison, Chair 
 David Critchley, Local Trustee 
 Laura Busheikin, Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: 
 
 
Others Present: 
 
Ann Kjerulf, Regional Planning Manager 
Marnie Eggen, Island Planner 
Sonja Zupanec, Island Planner 
Vicky Bockman, Recorder 
Approximately thirty-five (35)  members of the public 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
“Please note, the order of agenda items may be modified during the meeting. Times are provided 
for convenience only and are subject to change.” 
Chair Morrison called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.  She acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in First Nations territory. 
2. INTRODUCTIONS  
Chair Morrison welcomed the public. She introduced herself, Local Trustees, staff and recorder. 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. OPENING REMARKS  
Trustee Critchley acknowledged that the Farm Plan Implementation Project is a complex 
undertaking with many implications to be considered. He commented that he is looking forward 
to hearing from the community both here and at other opportunities that will include a Public 
Hearing in the future should these bylaw amendments proceed. He encouraged comments and 
written submissions to be made on this topic for Local Trust Committee (LTC) consideration. 
Trustee Busheikin remarked that she has been involved in meetings over time regarding the 
Farm Plan and noted that the Plan has already been a useful tool in various ways.  She pointed 
out that this initiative to implement the Farm Plan into the Official Community Plan (OCP) and 
Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is in the early stages and that community input and recommendations are 
being sought as an important part of the process. 
4. DENMAN ISLAND FARM PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT - PRESENTATION AND 
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

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Denman Island  ADOPTED 2 
Local Trust Committee Special Meeting Minutes 
August 2, 2018 
4.1 Background of Project 
Planner Eggen explained that the Farm Plan was a multi-year community project 
initiated to enhance and preserve farming on Denman Island, undertaken in 2010-2012. 
The LTC identified the Farm Plan Implementation Project as a Top Priority, is considering 
potential amendments to the OCP and LUB, and sent out referrals for feedback. She 
provided an overview of the bylaw amendment process. 
She noted that this Community Information Meeting is being held to provide the 
community with an opportunity to learn about the project and share their comments 
regarding the proposed bylaw amendments; and to answer any questions that might 
arise at this stage. 
Members of the public asked the following questions and staff and Trustees responded 
as follows: 
 Will all comments received be available for public 

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